Wallasey Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Wallasey Road Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 194 Wallasey Road, Liscard, Wirral, CH44 2AG
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Wallasey Road Post Office sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← Wallasey Road Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Wallasey Road Post Office none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wallasey Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Baked.Est 21 Chapter 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| C & A Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Wallasey Road Post Office
What is Wallasey Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Wallasey Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Wallasey Road Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wallasey Road Post Office last inspected?
Wallasey Road Post Office was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wallasey Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wallasey Road Post Office compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Wallasey Road Post Office holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Wallasey Road Post Office and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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